Giants select 2-way prep phenom Bryce Eldridge 16th overall

With the 16th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the San Francisco Giants selected Bryce Eldridge, a first baseman and right-handed pitcher out of Madison County High School in Virginia.

The highest-ranking two-way athlete in the draft, Eldridge entered the event ranked as the No. 21 overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.

A 6-foot-7 Alabama commit, Eldridge has a well-rounded skill set on both sides of the ball and could genuinely be developed as a two-way phenom. If he develops more as a hitter, a move to the outfield isn't out of the question.

Bio

Age: 18
Position: 1B/RHP
Height/Weight: 6-7, 223 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/R
School: Madison County HS (Va.)
NCAA commit: Alabama
Pick value (#16): $4,326,600

Tools

• Fastball (95-96 mph)
• Also features slider, changeup
• Impressive raw power at plate
• Well-rounded approach

Why fans will love this player

• Two-way star potential
• Advanced repertoire as pitcher for high schooler
• Imposing stature on mound and repeatable delivery despite size
• Slightly more polished as a hitter
• Won MVP on Team USA's U-18 World Cup team

Things he'll need to overcome

• Two-way players usually have to pick between one or the other
• Development takes longer with drastically more bust potential

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(Video source: The Prospect Pipeline)